Overview

The Systems Engineer III provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to coworkers. May act as a lead or first-level supervisor. Performs administration and support functions in a large multi-server environment. This includes Windows, Linux, UNIX, virtualized platforms, load balancers, Docker containers, and cloud computing. Designs, installs, configures, maintains, performs and tests server-based technologies for both server installations of software and implementation of server infrastructure. Administers backup and restoration processes for all Yusen mission critical systems. Creates and/or maintains infrastructure security including settings for servers, devices in the DMZ, OS patching, and corporate anti-virus. Tests configurations and monitors the performance of equipment; troubleshoots and resolves problems. Documents installation for applications, system configurations, and their functions. In addition, the Systems Engineer III automates infrastructure capabilities for deployments, backups, security, and monitoring.

Desired Knowledge of the Following

• Linux, Windows
• Azure, AWS, GCP, VMWare
• Kubernetes on premise and cloud, AKE, GKE, and EKS
• Azure DevOps, CI/CD
• Taraform, Trafik, Containers, Ansible, Helm
• YAML
• Version control tools like GIT
• Program knowledge with Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell

Responsibilities

• Engage closely with architects, software engineers and other operations teams to deliver highly available and scalable services
• Administration of DevOps and the processes to optimize service delivery (CI/CD)
• Daily administration of Azure Services, VMWare, Kubernetes, containers, storage, and backups
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve high level technical issues involving multiple systems and networks on-premise and in the cloud
• SAN and general storage administration including capacity planning, performance, storage forecasting, provisioning storage, reclaiming unused storage, archiving old data, and preventing capacity issues.
• Performs daily backup administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, validation, and monitoring functions.
• Demonstrate understanding of SMTP, TCP/IP, Active Directory, DNS, HTTP, FTP, and other technologies as required.
• Deploy server systems and software.
• Tunes, monitors and patches servers - either physical or virtual, cloud or non-cloud based.
• Participates in site preparation for more complex server installations.
• For moderately complex systems performs application integration to ensure that all software, infrastructure and communication networks operate properly together.
• Conducts software rollouts that target a large group of the user community.
• Provides complex technical support to end-users. Provides higher level support for the Help Desk and Desktop groups.
• Provides moderately complex technical support to server clients. Resolves problems and manages incidents at the server level. Escalates any unresolved problems to manager.
• Monitors access to the networks by addressing issues of data security, account generation and file access at the service area level.
• Monitors and tests infrastructure and configurations to ensure optimal performance per established objectives.
• Maintains configurations of existing systems to ensure proper operation. If required, identifies and communicates local site needs for server infrastructure and software.
• Helps to establish and maintain standards for server computer infrastructure and software.
• Documents installation procedures for applications. Assists in documenting network management.
• Creates and maintains detailed documentation of all computer configurations and their functions.
• Supports all infrastructure/software applications used at Yusen Logistics
• Assists in the formulation of work schedules for development and maintenance activities.
• Will be assigned to an on-call weekly rotation and be expected to resolve issues after normal business hours
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or other related field is preferred, but not required as appropriate experience will be considered.
• 4-6 years' experience in a large multi-server, multi-site, 24x7 environment using these skills: installation of server infrastructure, server software upgrades/ patches, functional systems design, networking protocols, technical project management, data analysis, Microsoft Windows server administration, Unix server administration, clustered systems administration, VMWare/ Hypervisor virtual server administration, Azure, AWS.
• Kubernetes and containers
• Familiarity with SQL databases
• Familiarity with DevOps
• Basic understanding of Microsoft SQL including security, maintenance jobs, query execution is desired
• One or more of the certifications listed below is highly desired: Microsoft Certified Software Engineer, Cisco Certified Network Associate, VMWare Certified Professional, Cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, Google)
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve problems and to communicate with and support clients.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people effectively.
• Ability to travel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Core Competencies

• Excellent technical expertise in Infrastructure technologies
• Excellent analytical thinking skills, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Demonstrates ability to comply with YLA Core Competencies: Problem Solving & Decision Making, Accountability & Responsibility, Communication, Collaboration & Teamwork, and Customer Focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Benefits

Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more.

Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

About Yusen Logistics (Americas)

As a part of the NYK Group, Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. operates a network that provides specialization in key logistics products to include International Freight Forwarding, Integrated Solutions (Customized Logistics) and Contract Logistics services, along with transportation solutions all while providing complete and seamless US wide coverage. For more information, please visit our website at www.yusen-logistics.com.

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of the company's employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Los Angeles County Only: Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right's Department Fair Chance Act webpage.